N.Testament & Prophecy Advanced CU Study, verses paraphrased [ ] references { } thots
• Ephesians 4:11-16 Luke 11:5-13
☀️ Ephesians 4:11-16
11 - And he gave some to be apostles, some prophets, or evangelists. And some shepherds and teachers. 12 This is to equip believers for the work of service [diakonia - service, ministry, office, relief, support] for the building up of the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith, in the knowledge [epignósis] of the Son of God, to completion, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ!
14 That we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by waves and different winds of doctrine. Or by human schemes of craftiness, 15 but speaking the truth in love, bringing increase in every way, into Christ, who is the head of us, the body of believers.
16 From him the whole body, is joined and fitted together by every joint with which it’s equipped, so that when each part is working properly, the body grows, building itself up in love. (2Tim.3:16.)
🌙 Luke 11:5-13
5 - (His disciples had said, “Lord teach us to pray..) So Jesus said, “Which of you who has a friend will go to them at midnight and say, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves! 6 Someone has arrived on a long journey, and I have nothing to set before them’. 7 Won’t the friend answer, ‘Don’t bother me! The door is shut, my children are in bed with us and I cannot get up and give you anything’.
8 I tell you, though they will not get up and give you anything, because they’re your friend, if you insist, they will rise and give you whatever you need. 9 And so I tell you, ask. And it will be given to you. Seek. And you’ll find. Knock. And it’ll be opened to you!
10 For whoever will ask, will receive. Whoever seeks will find. And to whoever knocks, it will be opened.
11 What parent among you, if your child asks for a fish, will instead give them a serpent? 12 Or if they ask for an egg, will give them a scorpion? 13 If you then, who’re evil [ponéros - evil, bad, wicked, malicious (or) slothful; from pónos - pain, laborious trouble] {if you who are troublesome} know how to give good gifts to your children - how much more, will your heavenly Father give {his} Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” {The answer to all things.} {“The” is prevalent in scripture. Somewhat like La and Le of the French and Spanish? But it is not before Holy Spirit here but says “how much more the Father who is in heaven will give Spirit [pneuma - spirit, wind, breath] Holy..” holy is hagios, which includes sacred. Most high, Most sacred.}
Tomorrows verses, 03/29
Ephesians 4:17-24 John 11:1-16 Rev. 19:17-21
Start the day with a Psalm (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150)
Jesus said he “will draw all” Jn.12:32.
have a great day! ☀️🕊️
